hey,

lately, when i start my car in the morning (or when its cold) the car has a hard time starting, and also, it vibrates like crazy. Almost sounds like it runs on 3 cyliders, BUT THEN, after about 5-10 seconds, it runs normal, but refs high (about 2 grand) till the car warms up. I have a 2001 Integra LS engine, running on a OBD1 Integra LS chipped ECU.

Thanks for your help in advanced!

Johan Broersma

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluebomb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... Almost sounds like it runs on 3 cyliders, BUT THEN, after about 5-10 seconds, it runs normal...</TD></TR></TABLE>Maybe it IS on 3 cylinders. Have you checked your plug wires & cap for arcing? Last time I had a plug wire with insulation going bad, that's how it behaved.

Look for arcing with a cold engine in the dark.

 

i have EXACTLY the same problem.

i've had it on my teg, i've had it on my lude. I've done tuneups to no avail...

I just live with it, fact is it only happens once a month if that, usually when it's cool (not necessarily though).

it wasn't my:
-spark plugs
-wires
-dist cap (rotor)
-air filter
-fuel filter
-coolant temp sensor

no engine codes in both cases. intermittent problems suck.